European Trainee Forum for Interventional Radiology

25/03/2026

📚 CIRSE's patient information leaflet for uterine artery embolization is designed to inform patients about what they can expect to experience before, during, and after the procedure.
➡️ Learn more:https://www.cirse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cirse_PIB_2025_uterine_artery_embolization_EN.pdf

24/03/2026

📚 Uterine artery embolisation ( ) is a minimally invasive treatment option for women with symptomatic fibroids. Check out the CIRSE standards of practice guidelines on UAE for symptomatic leiomyomata to learn more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00270-014-1031-x

24/03/2026

Don't miss the upcoming !
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In the upcoming webinar, we will discuss the essential steps to get involved with interventional oncology ( ). The webinar’s international faculty will present the basic principles in , , and , outlining key procedural steps, advantages and/or limitations of and , the role of IR in tumour boards and tips and tricks for trainees treating oncologic indications.
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23/03/2026

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90956546/CVIR-Survey-2026/

Last chance to share your feedback - Help us shape the future of CVIR!

We invite you to take part in the CVIR survey – as an author, reader, or member of the community. Your experience matters, and your feedback will help us improve the journal’s services and better support the IR community!

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90956546/CVIR-Survey-2026/

19/03/2026

Pregnancy and a career in interventional radiology are often perceived as incompatible, but the evidence tells a different story 👩⚕️🤰☢️

Many radiation workers worry about potential risks to the unborn child. Current data show that with appropriate radiation protection and monitoring, fetal exposure during interventional procedures remains extremely low and far below levels associated with deterministic effects.

A recent joint guideline from CIRSE and SIR on occupational protection in interventional radiology (IR) provides an excellent overview of the evidence and practical recommendations.
📖 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00270-025-04195-4

Accurate information is essential so that women do not feel discouraged from pursuing or continuing a career in IR.

How is pregnancy handled for IR staff in your department? Curious to hear your experiences in the comments 💬

18/03/2026

Register early and benefit from the strongly reduced opening fee for !
➡️​ https://bit.ly/4iXh99w

17/03/2026

We are delighted to announce the speakers for the upcoming 🎉
In the upcoming webinar, we will discuss the essential steps to get involved with interventional oncology and present the basic principles in RFA, MWA, and cryoablation.

Speakers:
Dr Ettore di Gaeta (IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele/IT)
Dr Tina Berglyd Moshtagh-Holme (Sørlandet Sykehus Kristiansand/NO)
Dr Colm O'Sullivan (Cork & Mercy University Hospitals/IE)

Moderation:
Dr. Charlotte Wintergerst (University Hospital Freiburg/DE)

➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4sb9BEx
➡️ Watch our past webinars: https://library.cirse.org/pages/etf-webinars

13/03/2026

📢 The IR Trainee Support Programme deadline has been extended!
📝 Apply for the IR Trainee Support Programme by March 16 (23:59 CET) and receive free registration for the congress! https://bit.ly/3ScsPti

12/03/2026

Postpartum haemorrhage is one of the most critical obstetric emergencies worldwide, and interventional radiology (IR) can play an important role in both prevention and treatment 🩸👩⚕️

The CIRSE Library features an educational talk on the role of IR in postpartum haemorrhage and current practice standards.
🎥 https://library.cirse.org/cirse2025/crs/275-2-postpartum-haemorrhage

How involved is IR in the management of postpartum haemorrhage at your institution? Let’s discuss in the comments 💬

11/03/2026

❗️ Don’t miss your chance to attend the CIRSE Annual Congress free of charge! ❗️
Submission deadline: March 12 (23:59 CET)
👉 https://bit.ly/3ScsPti

10/03/2026

In the upcoming webinar, we will discuss the essential steps to get involved with interventional oncology ( ). The webinar’s international faculty will present the basic principles in , , and , outlining key procedural steps, advantages and/or limitations of and , the role of IR in tumour boards and tips and tricks for trainees treating oncologic indications.
➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4sb9BEx

09/03/2026

Women's Health | Uterine Fibroids 👩⚕️

Within the broader women's health landscape, uterine fibroids (UF) remain one of the most prevalent benign gynecological conditions worldwide.

Although many cases remain asymptomatic, symptomatic UF can manifest with heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bulk-related symptoms, anemia, and reproductive complications, all of which may significantly impair quality of life.

Importantly, the burden of disease extends beyond physical symptoms. The chronic nature of UF-related symptoms can substantially affect patients’ daily functioning and psychological well-being. Many women report fatigue, reduced work productivity, and work absenteeism.

From a therapeutic perspective, the management of uterine fibroids has evolved considerably in recent years. Alongside surgical options such as myomectomy and hysterectomy, uterine artery embolization ( ) has emerged as an effective minimally invasive treatment.

UAE involves the targeted occlusion of uterine arteries supplying the fibroids, leading to ischemia and subsequent fibroid shrinkage. This approach has been shown to significantly reduce symptoms and improve quality of life while avoiding major surgery in selected patients.

The availability of minimally invasive options such as embolization highlights the importance of amultidisciplinary approachinvolving gynecologists, interventional radiologists, and other specialists to optimize individualized treatment pathways.

Figures 1,2,3,4 represent a case of UAE.
Case courtesy: Dr. Carolina Lanza, Fondazione Ca' Granda Ospedale Policlinico di Milano